Fork, Tuning
- Object Name:
- Fork, Tuning
- Creator:
- Unidentified
- Date:
- 1800-1900
- Dimensions:
- W-76 L-95 inches
- Description:
- A tuning fork is an acoustic resonator. When the tines (or prongs) area struck it produces several tones, which are determined primarily by its length: longer tines vibrate more slowly and thus produce a lower tone; shorter tines vibrate faster and this produce a higher sound. Though rusted, this fork still rings when struck.
- Subjects:
- Music, Acoustical engineering, Fork, tuning
- Collection Name:
- Musical Instruments
- Item Number:
- 1996.25.04
- Accession Number:
- 1996.25.10
- Type of Material:
- Objects
- Copyright Statement:
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- Participating Organization:
- New London Historical Society
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